Elche CF Ilicitano 1, Girona 1

GIRONA, Spain (Interstat) — Elche and Girona opened their 2025-26 La Liga seasons with a 1-1 draw Saturday at Estadi Municipal de Montilivi. Elche struck first in the 39th minute when substitute forward Álvaro Rodríguez found the net. Rodríguez’s goal was assisted by substitute midfielder Buba Sangaré, who delivered the pass that allowed Rodríguez to beat the Girona goalkeeper. Girona equalized in the 48th minute when defender Arnau Martínez scored from a set piece or open play, depending on the build-up. Substitute defender David Affengruber provided the assist on Martínez’s crucial equalizer. Both goals came after a first half that… Read more...